Why are plastic bags bad for animals?

The widespread belief that plastic bags are deadly to marine mammals and avians stems from a misinterpretation of a 1987 study that highlighted the damage caused by a plastic net. That doesn't mean...
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How many plastic bags will be saved by using reusable bags at
the supermarkets?

Humans use more than 500 billion plastic bags a year, according to ReusableBags . That translates to about 1 million plastic bags a minute. In Ireland, a plastic bag tax was enacted in 2002. Prior ...
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How long does it take plastic bags to decompose in a landfill
vs. paper bags?

In a landfill, neither a paper bag nor a plastic bag will decompose. Landfills are made to be stable and dry, preventing the decomposition of anything, even biodegradable material, due to the lack ...
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How many plastic bags will be saved by using reusable bags?

Plastic bags are part of a large environmental problem, while reusable bags offer an environmentally friendly alternative. According to starthelpingourplanet.org, between 500 billion and one trilli...
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